Barbara Ann Repan

Sharing Hope that Anchors the Soul

Barbara Ann Bakes Nachos

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We recently remodeled our kitchen. It’s not completely finished due to the stay-at-home order for COVID-19 but enough is done and we absolutely love it!  I’ve loved cooking more in my ‘new’ kitchen. (I don’t have a choice since restaurants are closed for dining in). 😋  We are advised to grocery shop only when absolutely needed, so some dinners are what's on hand. Yesterday I made a nacho bake and made it up as I went along. Barbara Ann Bakes Nachos: First, I browned ground beef in a Continue Reading

The Simple Truth About Laughter

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It started about 30 days ago. She hasn’t been herself some days and I’ve probed her about what is wrong. She doesn’t know exactly why she feels sad and just wants to sleep. “I wish I could sleep until this pandemic is over,” she says. That was me, a week ago. I’m not usually depressed or sad but lately, it’s been creeping up on me. Not every day but more than I care to admit. This stay-at-home order, this coronavirus pandemic, has many of us just not ourselves.  As a Christian, I have faith Continue Reading

Hope during the Coronavirus Pandemic

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Hope in Jesus

There is Hope during the coronavirus pandemic. A pandemic is a worldwide outbreak of a disease and the coronavirus is not the first. Being somewhat of a research nerd, I find interest in reading about past pandemics. But, I have to limit my intake. It can be frightening. The Internet, news, social media is bombarding us with fear. But you have the control to turn it off.  TURN off the fear! It’s April 2020, a time of uncertainty, fear, what if’s. Everyone reacts differently to this crisis, Continue Reading